Case Number: 10803
Palumbo, Elizabeth - Age 24 - Died at the West End Hospital from a criminal abortion performed on or about 5/10/29, by Dr. Amante Rongetti. On 6/12/29 Rongetti was held by the Coroner. 27 Dist. 6/20/30 - Acquitted - Isaacs.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 10, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 23, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Palumbo, Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West End Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Rongetti, Dr. Amante |
|---|---|
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 12, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Isaacs |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 20, 1930 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
